Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake
This Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake combines buttery richness with juicy strawberries and tangy pineapple for a tropical twist on a classic dessert—perfect for brunch, gatherings, or a sweet afternoon treat.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, chopped and lightly tossed in flour
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons Pineapple Juice (for glaze)
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Toss strawberries and pineapple with 1 tablespoon flour.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix dry ingredients into wet. Fold in floured fruit gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour into pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack. Whisk glaze and drizzle over cooled cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Drain fruit well to prevent sogginess.
- Flour the fruit to keep it from sinking.
- Cool fully before glazing to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: strawberry pineapple cake, tropical pound cake, fruity dessert, bundt cake, spring baking